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Toy Power Podcast
#394: Round One Fight!  Feat. Chris Vs. Collecting!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 62:22


This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are once again missing Master Frank; but have Special Guest: Chris Canini back in the studio with the usual "Get To Know You Questions". A great insight into what Chris's passions are! Then, without missing a beat,he as brought in a fantastic assortment of Figures, to promote just how awesome the new Jada Street Fighter Toys are!! From M. Bison to Dhalsim (and many more), we annalise just what this Toyline is doing, what it may do in the future & how it compares to older versions of the same figures. Then we move over to latest scores; including more amazing gems from Jada; (courtesy of Chris again); this time in the form of Mega-Man! Another in hand assortment of toys for us all to review on the show. We continue to promote around the room, who has recently scored what, & believe me, there are some exciting items we cover!! For more on Chris Canini, be sure to check out his Instagram pages: @DarkLightCollector @DarkLightTurtleLairSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#393: So Much News!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 105:21


This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we are missing Frank in the studio; but have Special Guest: Chris Canini join us to help us breakdown a mountain of News & Announcements; mainly from the WonderCon Event! With a little bit of house-keeping aside, its impossible for us to ignore the recent Tariffs that is going to affect our Collecting passions. Mondo are up first with a beautiful array of Soft Vinyl items; 1/6th & 1/12th figures that has us drooling! McFarlane seem to have laid all their cards on the table; in an absolutely enormous slide-show of up-coming releases, in many different formats & sub-categories! Jada continuing to impress, not only with their awesome Street Fighter line; but their Mega-Man offers too! A heap of Marvel Legends that span across Movies, TV shows & Comicbooks too! Then rounding out, we shout out our wish-list of items we will be hunting for, at the upcoming Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair on the following weekend!! For more on Chris Canini, be sure to check out his Instagram pages: @DarkLightCollector @DarkLightTurtleLairSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#392: The Team of Scum & Villainy!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 83:29


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we take a look at a Galaxy Far, Far Away; and select the most wretched hive of scum & villainy - in order for another installment of The Team! Yes, this round is focused on the Villains from the Original Kenner Star Wars Toyline Universe. Leader, Muscle, Specialist, Wheelman and an Iconic Vehicle; are all needed to be voted on, and then locked in! Then we turn the tide, one quarter way through the year already!..... We take a look at what Movies are slated to be released at the Box Office this year! What has us excited, what are we staying clear of, and how good does the Toxic Crusaders Trailer look!! All this and more; enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#391: Christmas in March???

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2025 87:11


Yes, there is news to talk too - some of it huge. Like a certain huge dragon. Huge fundraisers. Huge SDCC ecto-glow announcement. Two huge properties join forces (gotta build 'em all). One huge Shredder (bro lifts). But bigger than ALL of those, is the unexpected parcel of absolute joy sent by our favourite Canadian, the one and only Colin Betts. This has to be seen (heard?) to be believed. In spite of some truely awful postage costs, comes so many gifts filled with attention to detail, insight, humor and most importantly, love. Colin - a huge thank you!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#390: Cap, Cobras and Cats.

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 67:42


We are a couple of members down today so yes, it's a Lisa episode. Scot and Frank take the wheel to look at a new Origins reveal, some Latest Scores (where Scot goes BIG) but mainly wax on/off about the finale of Cobra Kai. Did they stick the landing or sweep the leg? How was Anthony Mackie's first solo run as Captain America? Hoe tough is it to integrate two cats into the same space? All these un-expected questions and more await! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#389: NYTF MEGA News!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 150:22


Strap yourselves in folks - New York Toy Fair 2025 is here and it brought the big guns! We - and our wallets - are under heavy fire from a carpet bombing of toy goodness and reveals! Enjoy this mid-week drop while we take some time to recover and sell our kidneys to afford all our wants! Don't forget to grab your Super7 items from our affiliate linkSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#388: The Man, The Myth The Legend, that is: STEVE!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 73:02


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are joined with Steve Scholz *again*; this round is a much more in depth episode all centred around Steve himself! First up are his initiation questions, as we dive deeper into his person journey in the Pop Culture realm. Find out about a how he was a key contributor on creating an artistic Vinyl Toy Penguin; with a long term plan of other characters in the line; as well as some of the other characters they had planned to release. Don't wish to pay for movie tickets? Steve lets you in on just how successful he was on this endeavor & how his mates & himself where Cosplaying well before it was a mainstream hobby! Then we dive right into just how much Steve is a die hard Mad Max fan; and has been to no less than FIVE dedicated events with a sixth one planned on the horizon! What makes these events so special & what can you expect if you wish to join?! All this and more! Be entertained! Find out more & support Steve Scholz here: https://www.facebook.com/toyroomtattoo https://www.instagram.com/toyroomtattoo https://www.facebook.com/themightywezSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#387: Road-Trippin' with Steve

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 65:37


In a ToyPower first, we record somewhere OTHER than a hosts toy room! We take the show on the road to home of one of Adelaides premier geek aficionados Steve Scholz. While we delve a little into our hosts amazing collection (more on that coming next week!) there is some tasty news to cover. Is this the first Shredder Ben is NOT keen on? Todd and Batman - what could go wrong? JoyToy is KILLING it while Mondo just continue to do Mondo things. Find out more about Steve Scholz to prepare for next week!https://www.facebook.com/toyroomtattoohttps://www.instagram.com/toyroomtattoohttps://www.facebook.com/themightywezSupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#386: THE TEAM of BOOTLEGS!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 65:07


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are making a mess in the kitchen with recipes for the upcoming Fantastic Four Film! Then we clean-up for another segment around The Team. This round being based around MOTU Villains. We go around the room & carefully select a Leader, the Muscle, a Specialist, the Wheelman; and rounding out universally on a sweet mode of Transportation! Once that group is locked in; we dive into the underground world of Bootleg Toys! With everything from Sound-Recorders, Galaxy Empires, Lego type small figures; plus a slew of other things, Beasts & overall really poor choices & designs! This was a really fun episode - we will be sure to share some pics to compliment the Audio of what we are chatting about on our Social Media feed/s. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this not so serious episode with us!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#385: Latest News & FF Trailer Views!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 95:20


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a lot of News & Announcements to cover! First off, some very sad news, regarding the loss of the man with the most Powerful Voice in the Universe. RIP John Erwin. Then, some happy news around DC McFarlane announcements, with more Super Powers releases, as well as Multiverse & Batman Begins figures! But that's not all, as keep an eye out for the very neat Batman 89'figures from Mezco too! Masters of course is releasing a lot of goodies; under their Origins, Cartoon & Mutliverse Banners. Plus an Evil teaser of an upcoming character from the Mondo 12" Line. So, So many great things from GiJoe Classified - including Ninja Force baby!! Mythic Legions, Star Wars, Gatchaman & WWE all get a plug too! Finally some Bloodsport toys & a new Combiner Transformer! Trailer talk regarding the new Jurassic World & a very extended hype chat about Fantastic Four!! Then rounding out with a very quick Reading Watching Playing! All this and more, in this extended recording! Enjoy.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#384: Breaking News: Holiday Shenanigans!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 73:28


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we recap our Xmas Break. What exactly did we each get up to? Plus what did we score from both our loved ones, Father Christmas and / or what we went & maybe bought for ourselves!? Then we get right back on track with recapping all the latest News that has hit our radar, since we last recorded. Of course lots of things to look forward to from Marvel Legends. TMNT reveals from both JoyToy as well as Playmate; but also a Mecha Shredder from Heatboys! Super7 announce Micronauts & Silverhawks in their ReAction sublines; as well as the next wave of Ultimates Thundercats. A sour note touching on Diamond Comic Distributions; but a Colourful insight from Loyal Subjects in the form of Jem & The Holograms!! Then rounding it out, we touch on the reveals from Mattel in the form of Thundercats X MOTU! All this & more, enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#382: Secret Santa & More Questions!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 80:40


This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have special guest DaveyDamaged join us yet again to round out the last episode for this year. Keeping in theme with this time of year; we start things off with our Annual Kris Kringle. We keep things so secret, we forget to name the gifts themselves! Then onto the final round of Patreon Questions. The stand-out being linked to the episode art- if we where famous actors - who would we would be? From the mind of Davey: Ben- Jackie Earle Haley; Trent- Jermaine Clement; Frank- Oscar Isaac & Scot- Mark Strong. Davey is kind of left officially unanswered. Who do you think would play him? Also; please don't zoom in on the cover art as it may give you nightmares! Overall heaps of laughs. Merry Christmas to you all! To follow more shenanigans from DaveyDamaged; please follow: Dave's Video Graveyard: Podcast & Radical Rewind Cinema Club - both have Social Media Facebook pages & Instagram accounts.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#381: Snakes, Ecto Mobiles & Questions!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 62:16


This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have special guest DaveyDamaged join us in studio to boost up the antics & derail our otherwise PG rated episode. Starting things off, Ben has a very scary - very Australian story about an uninvited guest entering his Toyroom.... Then we change gears and celebrate something exciting; the HasLab Ecto-1 Vehicle has smashed it's goal & is now a guarantee for all those that backed it! Then we get into the main segment of this episode; which is entirely made up from Patreon Questions - with specific request, to try & make them non-toy related. Yeah, this is a great opportunity to get-to-know us more, and find out how we tick. This was a really fun episode, and we hope you come out of this knowing us a bit better. Enjoy! To follow more shenanigans from DaveyDamaged; please follow: Dave's Video Graveyard: Podcast & Radical Rewind Cinema Club - both have Social Media Facebook pages & Instagram accounts.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#380: Beasts, Vehicles & Movies!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 71:14


This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; instead of coming up with a witty & ground-breaking new segment; we decide to actually go back & finish off some of the older segments that we have started.  So this round we each have a Top 5 selection of Heroic Toy Beasts & Vehicles that had a release in the 70's & 80's.  We come up with a very diverse list; even with some questionable nominations too!  Then; in keeping with this episodes theme, we look back at the Films we initially shouted out for 2024: & do a round table review on what we actually thought on them.  Surprising that collectively there are many we still haven't seen!  But as always, some are clear standouts over others!  All this & more.  Enjoy! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#378: THE TEAM - Round One!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 53:11


This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; Scot comes up with a new segment - taking inspiration of the Perfect style Team; built up from a bunch of elite characters.  First round in this discussion is all centred round the Vintage Masters Of The Universe - Heroic Warriors!  We take careful steps to narrow down our specialists; and also select an iconic Vehicle too!  Then we have a welcomed gift from Morgan, with a little something for each of us.  Rounding out the ep, is a very causal chat around the Silly Season.  What do we each have planned, and how are we likely to celebrate?!  Another fun episode.  Enjoy.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#377: Beasts, Dragons & Dinosaurs!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 67:04


This Week on the Toy Power Podcast; we find out why Ben doesn't do the intros very often....  So without Trent; the show must go on!  We have lots of cool News to chat towards - including yet another New Batman Figure from McFarlane; plus a Variation of Swamp Thing; and a combat ready, Black Light Charged Violator!  Then we discuss one of the Exclusives from Designer-Con - the absolutely incredible Anti-Eternia Battle Cat - with an equally large price tag too.  Naughty Mattel, Wicked Disney; but long-live Porn!?!?  More exciting reveals from Joy Toys & the reveal of Super Shredder from Mondo.  But Mondo also reveal a New vinyl figure too, that looks JAWSOME!  A very strong wave from Legions Con announced known as the Reign of the Beasts; plus a Giant Dragon that is simply incredible!  Rounding out the ep we do a Recap of the latest Radical Rewind, that showcased the Classic Jurassic Park Film!  With highlights of a themed display, Cosplay & just a really well made Film too that still holds up darn well!!  All this and more, Enjoy!  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#376: News, Pageants & Scores!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 67:20


This week on The Toy Power Podcast, we are feeling the build-up of the festival season; and must record on a School Night!  Trent had far too much homework, so its just a trio recording this round.  We touch-on the latest news topics that are hitting our radar; which include a Tully Take-over from the Ghostbusters team.  Justice League Task Force build their team up, & more unique Star Wars characters that are kind of neat.  Marvel Legends, Toxic Crusaders, Space Godzilla, plus more Ben Cooper inspired kids too!  A run-down from Ben around the niche custom efforts of Fans in the Battle Beasts community; with some announcements from TFCon.  Studio 86'Constructions are deconstructed on the when, what & price tags.  Then we share immense joy towards the Adelaide Christmas Pageant event!!  Rounding out the ep we chat about our Latest Scores.  All this & more!  Enjoy! For more around the Custom Battle Beasts mentioned in the ep; please visit Instagram & Follow: @NonnefProd  @The_Cosmic_Bird_Customs  @BattleBeastsRedux  @War_Weasel_83 Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#375: Top 10 Horror Toys Marketed to Kids!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 78:30


This week on The Toy Power Podcast, with Halloween still fresh in our minds, we invite DoesTEN back on the show to give us a great insight on how the American's Celebrate this famous Halloween event.  Including some neat stories from his youth.  Then keeping with that similar scarry topic, we embark on creating a Top 10 list, detailing some of the more questionable Horror Themed Toys that where marketed to Kids (pre 2000).  Some of them derive from Horror Films of the same name, and others are stand-alone properties that have Horror themes.  We absolutely must give Swamp Thing a shout-out too as he has been depicted in some quite mature Comicbook story lines too.  Did we miss anything, please let us know!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#374: NYCC - shuttup and take my money!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 71:29


New York NEW YORK - it's a wonderful towwwwwwn! As NYCC 2024 comes to close, we begin to open our collective wallets. There's something for everyone from Kryptonians, Latvreian Rulers, Spectral Catchers, Big Rubber Guys, X-Hunters and even more Mutated Adolescents. Too cryptic? It shouldn't be cause if you love this stuff like we do, you already know what I'm talking about! Time to make Fry say the thing! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#373: Toy Showcase!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2024 61:07


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we bring a bunch of Toys into the recording studio and promote what we have got to each other. Ben brings in some Beast Saga figs, Trent gets pretty excited with his new found action feature discoveries, Scott has a toy that he has been chasing for ages & Frank has something that is just awesome!  All this and some stories to fill an hour of banter.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#372: Hey You Guys - it's Toy Fair!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 64:24


After a week off, we've got tales from two of our favourite events: Adelaide Toy and Comic Fair and Radical Rewind Presents: Goonies. There's mixed opinions on Goonies but its ok cause we all have alcohol to drink, right? Then it's Talkin' Bout Toy Fair with all interactions, tales, special guests and some very special pick-ups to talk too. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#371:  Who Ya Gonna Call?  Craig!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 78:59


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Special Guest: Craig Goldberg just us!  Well known on the Toy Anxiety Podcast as well as the greater "YHS" Community!  We run Craig through the standard initiation questions, with his answers heading towards his passion towards Sports Stars and defending Movie Sequels...  Then we get into a bit of a round trouble discussion about our own 'State Of The Nation.' Where are we at with our Toy Collecting habits & what might be on the horizon?  Plus some fun reflection stories from the past too; (or two?).  A little bit of Hot Toys banter; with a name drop of a potential on-par competitor company by the name of Jazzinc Dioramas - their Michelle Pfeiffer Catwoman is outstanding!  We question- who and what is a Matt Bush?!  Then we get the low down on just how YHS began, but also their impressive involvement in all things Ghostbusters related; - including some involvement with the new films!!  Then we do another round table segment of Latest Scores otherwise known as Pick-ups! Find more from Craig on: The Toy Anxiety Podcast as well as the YHS (Yes Have Some) Podcast too!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#370: News, Presents, Costumes and Controversy!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 65:30


Today we have a bit of everything. There's some cool cool reveals to chat through including Secret Wars, deep cut Batman 66 and The Loyal Subjects big announcement. Another great kickstarter to spend monies on and the always awesome Radical Rewind event to recap. Then its present time as we get a care package from the legend Tealo! We attended a Toy Store grand opening and while it was amazing, it was also the source of some Toy Power controversy - one of the team has some explaining to do! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
Special Edition: Remembering Johnnie's with Paul

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 66:29


In this special Toy Power episode we are joined by author Paul Flavel. He's just released an amazing new book called John Martin's: The Story of South Australia's Beloved Department Store, which has been over 5 years in the making. We chat about many amazing memories of this beloved South Australian department store, from the incredible toy department (largest in the Southern hemisphere, that's a fact, Jack) to the indispensable Eliza's cafeteria (where the malt for your milkshake is always available), through to the Christmas pageant and the undisputed home of Father Christmas. If you have a love for this beloved SA retailer, do yourself a favour and check it out at https://www.johnmartinsbook.com (print run 1 is selling fast). You can curl up with your Marty bear and a cup of coffee from Eliza's and enjoy this beautiful book that so beautifully captures an important part of our State (and Australian) retail history. Darren, this one's for you buddy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#369: Dastardly Votes for Heroic Characters!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 52:37


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Matt Teale back, to join us for another fun episode.  But first, Matt would like to promote his upcoming journey in the "Shitbox Rally".  Which translated into driving through Australia, across some very formidable roads.  Matt & co-driver Chris aka Darstardly & Muttley, will be embarking on this journey next year, and is looking for donations, in a campaign for the Cancer Council.  (Link bellow.)  Then we jump into our Main Topic, which is another Best-Of-Voting crusade; this time all based around the Toy Heroes released from the 70's & 80's.  We each have 5 votes each, with rules of no double-ups and no calling out the same character each from a franchise.  This is another great run-down and suprisingly diverse too.  With an extra voter on the pannel this round, its not suprising we have a few double-ups, but thankfully we have some secondary fall back choices.  Rounding out the ep, we run out of time for a proper Latest scores chat, but there is a suprise for Frank that he opens on air. To support Dastardly (Matt) & Muttley (Chris), in a campaign to raise funds for the Cancer Councilhttps://autumn2025.shitboxrally.com.au/dastardly-muttleySupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#367: Superman & Playing Games with Uncle Mitch!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024 77:26


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Anthony Mitchell back with us to help us cover a bonanza of topics. First off, All things Superman.  From upcoming Movie excitement to a list of personal favourite Superman Comics story-arcs that make this larger than life character so beloved.  A role-call of best Superman Action Figures released too; &  rotating back to films, Mitch ranks the main 9 Hollywood Superman titles from worst to best.  Then we get to our main topic for the ep; which is Games.  What is happening in the world of Board games, card games, & how do these translate to Kickstarter campaigns?  We go in depth on what Mitch hunts for, as well as what can one expect from some of these larger game sets.    Rounding out the ep is a round-table discussion about regrettable purchases.  Another fun episode!Be sure to check out Mitch, Fresh & Jonesy on Hey Hey It's The Podcast & GeekDudes Podcast!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#366: Mixed Bag of Topics with Uncle Mitch!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 80:03


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Anthony Mitchell to help us cover some of the cool News dribbling though after SDCC.  First up is some new figures from of course McFarlane.  Medieval Spawn in the form of a Kickstarter offering with several different options to choose from.  This has already funded in record time!!  Joy Toy introduce more TMNT figures into the market in the form of Rocksteady & Bebop.  These baddies look great!  WWE Retros from Mattel continue to release some key characters to help fill some gaps in your Hasbro collection.  A few more seasons of The Toys That Made Us is returning as well as a run-down of each episodes content.  Then our next segment is a quick spoiler free review from Scot & Ben, chatting about Alien Romulus. Ranking it against our initial scores from the start of the year.  Then rounding out the ep; we unbox the new TMNT offering from Playmates - the Remastered Turtles -(the ones with the textured skins and updated articulation.)  With a neat story from Culture Shock Collectables.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#365: Vintage Vs Modern Vs Deadpool Vs Wolverine!!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 79:49


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Brett back on board to fill in the absence from Trent yet again!  This round we have a now reoccurring segment that comprises of us comparing a Vintage version of a Toy & seeing how it compares to its modern interpretation.  We chat to the obvious differences, the subtle differences, and everything in-between.  Then we go all in, for a FULL SPOILER Review of the latest Marvel Studios Film - that is Deadpool & Wolverine.  A film that surprises all long term fans - and feels like it was made just for geeks like us!  Great to have Brett on board, to back up the lore from the Comic books.  We try to predict what the future holds for these characters *recorded prior to all the D23 announcements*  ENJOY!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#364: Fantastic Adventures from Brett & Scot!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 97:00


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Brett on board to fill in the absence from Trent.  First up; we are celebrating our 8th year of TPP!  We are doing another Annual Collection Sharing feed.  Please submit a pic of your passion, to participate.  Then we hear many, many stories directly from the boys, Brett & Scot around their exciting adventures in the USA particularly from LA & San Diego Comic Con 2024!! We hear about them seeing John Williams at the Hollywood Bowl, Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland California, Universal Studios & even Pirate Ship Adventures!  With key call outs from visiting Golden Apple Comic Shop & I&S Toys Vintage Collectables, too.   Also all the AMAZING & FANTASTIC scores they purchased too!!  A quick chat about the Dr. Doom announcement in the MCU; then rounding out the episode - we chat about the latest Radical Rewind event!  This round showcasing Labyrinth plus the next exciting film in September....  Such a fun night!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy Power Podcast
#363: COPS N' Colin!!

Toy Power Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 67:23


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have Special Guest Colin Betts, back to help us cover the very underrated 1988 Hasbro Toyline; that was COPS N' Crooks!   Central Organisation of Police Specialists (against the) Committed Rough Offenders Obstructing Cops & Society!  Set in Empire City; in the year 2020.  These toys sporting O'rings & completely unique sculpts.  With an overall manufactured run of 29 unique Figures and 9 Futuristic Vehicles; assisted with a 65 episode Cartoon run!  Plus  a 15 issue Comic-Book run by DC.  All these Figures & Vehicles featured a Cap-Firing Action Feature in some way shape or form.   With ties not just to G.I Joe, but also maybe Gotham City as well?!?  Utilising the amazing collection of ToyFair Catalogues for Colin's Collection - we analyze each year of the Toyline & what was released.  We also touch on the Unreleased 3rd Year of Figures - that would have maybe seen 7 New Cops & potentially 5 New Crooks Figures....  Enter in The Clowns as well as The Great Felloni?!?!  Then we Transform into an exciting segment; in which Colin promotes his upcoming Panel for TF Nation in UK; which he plans on talking about the first 2 years of Transformers in the Catalogues from different variations around the World!  Rounding out; we have a very spoiler free review of the new Deadpool / Wolverine Film!  Enjoy!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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362: SDCC Double ep with double guests!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 145:12


Merrrrrry SDCC! It's that time of year where we constantly refresh our phones to see what new joys our fave companies bring us. With Scot being at the Con itself, we roped in our mate Colin Betts to assist in getting through our biggest runsheet ever! Was also have our first ever gatecrasher... The reveals are vast and many and even in just over 2 hours, we STILL didn't get to them all! Who won the Con in our eyes? How many Shut-up and Take My Money's can we cram into one episode? All this and much much more awaits! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#361: A Fresh Look at Top Tier Years!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 73:22


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have special guest Criss Fresh back to join us for another fun new segment.  This round we each pick a multi-year spanning Vintage Toyline & then narrow it down to what wee each personally believe was it's best year.  Spinning out of the choices are: Frank picks: 1986 Hasbro G1 Transformers.  Fresh goes with: 1990 Hasbro WWF.  Ben leans on his nostalgia & brings back all the memories of 1989 Playmates TMNT.  Then Trent decides to chat about the 1988 Kenner Real Ghostbusters Toyline.  With each of our choices, we look at what was released during that period and how it compared to the rest of the Toylines Run.  This was a lot of fun to analyse.  Then we round out the with a classic Latest Scores chat.  Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#359: Dungeon Master: Jay!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 77:04


This week on the Toy Power Podcast; we have special guest: Jay Harps join us, to school us on all things Dungeons & Dragons.  With the usual get-to-know-you questions; then into a chat on all things D&D related.  Where to start, where to play & where to seek assistance.  Then we Roll The Dice, as Jay transforms into his Dungeon Master Form! Trent portrays Fugitoid, Frank a witty and Charming Hero & Ben naturally takes on the form of Shredder!  Jay has a genuinely fun Trek cooked up for us, for our characters as we embark on traveling from the discarded Toy Bin to greater Hight's on the Toy Shelves!  With the assistance of some fantastical characters & enemies on the way!  Plus a surprise in-house guest thanks to Scot.  So join us as we play D&D for the first time on TPP! For more from Jay - please check out his Instagram feed: @JayTheArchFeySupport the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#358: News, SDCC Exclusives & Lego Builds!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 86:52


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have a lot of News announcements to get through!  Kicking off with Star Wars, & then moving to the Brothers from the Sewers.  McFarlane Super Powers gets a Boost, & the Wesayso Dinosaur from Neca.  Somewhere its Crime Fighting Time; before we cover the Marvel Legends Reveals!  Then we speak to some of the exciting upcoming SDCC Toy Exclusives.  Everything from prototype TMNT to the Comic book versions.  Pool Sharks, Batmobiles, Secret Racers & a two-pack of Evil Warriors.  Snake Cobra Commander & Easy Rider Maul rounding out the reveals.  Playing out the episode, Frank shows off his New Lego build!  Boy is it impressive!!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#357: Top 20 Villains Voted In!!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 73:04


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are each given a tasked of calling out Five iconic Toy Villains.  But we have placed some ground rules down, and narrowed the window of this rounds Evil Doers release dates to the years between 1970 & 1989.  With the four of us in the room each voting; we will ultimately form the Toy Power Top Twenty Villains!  This is a lot harder than one may think....  Do we let Nostalgia take-over our choices?  Or do we have other methods in mind...?  When push comes to shove, our individual choices might surprise a few people & our decisions are quite diverse!  Then; rounding out the ep, we have a entertaining chat around the Reading, Watching, Playing.  Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#355: M.A.S.K.araoke & Toyline Favs, with Floppy!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 79:24


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have our very knowledgeable Guest: Floppy; back in studio with some proper get-to-know-you Questions.  Then we MASK-UP as we sing our way into the mid-eighties Toyline that was M.A.S.K. from Kenner.  We each pick out a standout release from each wave.  This is incredibly fun, as some of us in the room aren't as familiar with the Toyline as others.  This is where Floppy's general passion for this property really comes though!  Then rounding out the ep, we have a unique un-boxing to do - with an in-hand Ramen Toys - Makina Labs - Red Gullwing.  How does it compare to it's eighties counterpart?    Credit to the Band: Punk Rock Factory - for the cover version of the M.A.S.K. intro played in this episode. The incredible M.A.S.K. website we reference on the show is: www.maskforce.com/ See & Hear more from Floppy via: Hack The Dino Podcast & streams; plus Floppy's IG channel: @FloppyPlaysGames Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#354: News & Mega Toy Fair with Floppy!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2024 63:39


This week on the Toy Power Podcast we have a very special guest join us; Mr. Floppy Starick!  (more about him next episode...)  Straight into the news, we have Darkseid unveiled in a MegaFig sized offering!  The Famous Vincent Price is remade in plastic form from Neca, and captures him throughout his career.  Mondo reveal a new line of Sofubi style TMNT and that has us all quite impressed!  The Great Deku Tree, from Zelda is announced from Lego - but do we see value for money here?  Super Shogun Metallic Mecha-Godzilla, now sporting 'Space Titanium' is certainly an upgrade to their previous release.  Marvel Legends 3pk: The Cabal sports some wicked Villains & we are rather impressed by the news of Marvel X McFarlane statues depicting famous Comic covers.  Then, we switch gears, & review what happened & what we saw, plus scored from the Adelaide Mega Toy Fair event!   See & Hear more from Floppy via: Hack The Dino Podcast & streams; plus Floppy's IG channel: @FloppyPlaysGames Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#353: N64 Quest with Jay!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 68:14


It's the other (better?) half of our fave Canadian duo - Jay Bartlett! He's here to talk about the upcoming release of N64 Quest, the highly anticipated sequel to the much loved Nintendo Quest. What are the rules this time around? Time crunch, budget pressure - how does Jay handle it? We've been granted special access to watch the first ep - no spoilers here but oh boy, we are in for a treat. We then end up talking about N64 memories, retro gaming in general and the prices of figures is just too damn high! Follow Jay in all his retro glory and N64 Quest for more details. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#352: Breaking News & T2 Radical Rewind Review!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 62:19


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we are back to exploring all the Toy News that has hit our radar.  Kicking things off, we are back on the McFarlane bandwagon with a 3pk Super Powers Batman set.  New style 66' Batman figures.  More offerings from Trick Or Treat Studios - with the offering of Dr. Killemoff, with a neat action feature!  Hotwheels offers up a 1/64 Transforming Optimus Prime - but the price is at a Decpeticon level.  New announcements from the most recent Transformers Live Stream - Studio Series 86; plus an old favourite out of the Marvel Comicbook run!  Storm Collectables announce the 2nd Gatchaman character in their line-up - in the from of Jun the Swan.  Finally Extandar has made it into the Origins line-up; and Mondo try their hand at Cartoon Turtles.... but just how successful do they look?  Then we transition back to 1991 - as we review the most recent Radical Rewind screening of Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Trent has some recordings from the night itself; and we chat about the overall sell-out event itself.  Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#351: News, Fairs & Parcels!

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Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 82:22


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we reflect on our efforts from the big 350th ep.  Can't thank everyone enough for all the banter on the various socials we received.  Now its back to normal proceedings, as we start to increase on the episode numbers again!  First news is centered around a Tribute via TMNT of Jack Kirby.  Mondo drop a few bombs with their recent reveals of a 1/6 Thundercats line as well as 6.5" Real Ghostbusters line-up too!  But that's not all, a teaser of the MOTU SkySled is incredible.  Formo Toys announces a re-do of the Warriors Of The Galaxy aka Galaxy Warriors - what can we expect to come form this line? Plus more key Autobots from Missing Link.  Then we transition over to our experiences at the April Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair.  Such a great day all around!  Finishing off the ep - we have an unboxing from JayHarps - whom has sourced some much needed items for us; plus a little custom surprise too!  All of this and more as we are still on a high from last episode.Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#350 LIVE: Biggest Unboxing EVER

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Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 74:59


This thing is so big, we had to record in a different room! Streamed live on FB on May the 4th, we opened a truely once in a lifetime item: Mattel's Origins Eternia. You thought we were silly usually, wait till there's no editing, multiple cameras and live comments from all the fans. Insanity abounds, Eternia awaits. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349.6: Morgatron84 & The Decepticons

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2024 76:09


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Morgan back in studio to get to know a little more about him.  Kicking off with the usual Favourite Toy & Favourite Movie as a 10yr old; plus, a bonus question as well.  Then we jump right into another segment of our ongoing Vintage Toy Awards!  This round focusing on the Evil Decepticons!  We run through all the classic tiers including Standout "Leader Class" Decepticon, Standout 2nd Tier Character, Best use of Colour, Best Sculpting, Best Accessories, Most Fun toy, Fave Beast mode, Fave Vehicle/alt mode, Fave Playset mode and Best Overall Figure.  There are some repeated callouts, proving some of these Decepticon Transformers are just awesome toys all around.  What did we miss; would love to hear your thoughts on this too!  Enjoy!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349.5: News with Morgatron!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 72:31


Long time Patreon Morgan joins us to look at what happening in the world of toys. He's so keen that Frank forgets how to tune a microphone - apologies for the audio issues! There's a slew of Marvel Legends and more Makina - but which colour is our fave? Is this the best version of Cringer Mattel has ever done? Is Beast Man lacking the furry factor? Ben has a cow over the newly revealed Moo-Mesa figures before we look at what appears to be the swan song of The Masterpiece line. Then a quick Reading/Watching/Playing where we plug our latest Patreon initiative, The Toy Power Book Club! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349.4: Super Sized Party Wagon & Movies!!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 71:38


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we continue to delay the milestone 350th ep.  However, we still have a fun new show for you all!  Frank has just received his Super 7 Ultimates TMNT Party Wagon and brought it along to review on the show.  It is equally very very large, and incredibly detailed.  We break down all the features as well as the other items that are packed into this Vehicles release.  Then 2nd segment is all around the Movies that have already been released thus far.  We go around the room and see who has seen what - with a little chat on each as well as a rating out of 19.  Movies include: Argyle, Dune 2, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Godzilla X Kong & Madame Webb.  Another fun episode all around!Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349.3: Together Again!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 72:47


We're back - all of us this time! Frank details his trip across to the lands of Hobbits and roadworks before we hit another huge day of news. Lots MOTU, Marvel and TMNT but has Ghostbusters finally found a winning formula? It's been called the missing piece to Batman TAS but does that mean Trent's in? We get also get our first look at actual Toy Isle Trent has in his room. big exhale  And a former guest sends us some goodies. Spin that wheel! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349.2: Vintage Vs Modern + Xmen 97!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 61:28


This week on The Toy Power Podcast, its just the dynamic duo again; Trent & Ben.  This round, we kick things off with a kind of a new segment that we pitch a vintage toy against its modern counterpart version.  The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly.  Trent got so excited, he brought several options to the table.  So we have Green Ghost (aka Slimmer), Power Arm Terminator, Stilgar from Dune, Ming the Merciless from Flash Gordon & also Lion-O from Thunder Cats as well.  Some we also have a 3rd option to chat to as well. Then rounding out the ep we chat to the first two episodes of the highly anticipated X-Men 97' Cartoon!  Our thoughts, and how closely does it actually feel to the famous 90s release. Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349.1: News For Two!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 69:06


This week on The Toy Power Podcast, we are down to just two hosts.  With Frank enjoying a well earned Family Holiday in New Zealand; and Scot attending to a rather serious incident at home.  So its just Trent & Ben left to surge on with the show!  We bring you all the latest news we could manage, everything from Street Sharks, Ninja Turtles, DC McFarlane and Street Fighter too!  Heaps of MOTU news from both Origins & Masterverse; plus a combination of reveals from the Turtles of Grayskull mashup line.  Then news from that Galaxy Far Far Away.... and then rounding the ep out on a bit of Reading Playing Watching.  Please note - all is ok with Scot & his family.  Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#349: Radical Rewind's Fantastic!!

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 61:56


This week on the Toy Power Podcast, we have Brett back in studio to unpack how Davey & himself came up with the idea of Radical Rewind, as well as their journey to make the first screening of Batman 89'an absolute sell out show success!!  With the announcement of the next film being the 1990's TMNT Live action film in April; Radical Rewind are setting themselves up for an ongoing crowd-puller event!!  A brief around the room review of the Batman film itself; with it being a first time for most seeing in on the big screen!  Then we pivot over to a rival universe, to do an in hand review of the Mezco Fantastic Four box set!  This is absolute premium set of toys, with more accessories, hands, heads and special parts then one collector will potentially ever get around to utilising!  A genuinely awesome product indeed.  All this plus news on our milestone 350th ep!  Hope to see you at either the next Radical Rewind screening, or the upcoming Adelaide Comic & Toy Fair both set in April!! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#348: Bats, Worms and Brett

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 67:20


Adelaide silver-fox-nerd Brett Owen stops by to check out the news. Because it's news day, The Todd brings his A(zrael) game. Playmates steps up to the plate with something new, but is NECA closing in already? Lego Batman is usually a big deal but have they missed a trick with the latest set? Ben and Frank step aside so Trent and Scot can gush about Dune Part 2 before we wrap it up with some latest scores - as Brett trumps us all with his tales from Japan! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.